Electrocardiography Technician, also referred to as an ECG Technician, is the person responsible for performing diagnostic tests on patients in healthcare settings to assess the heart (cardiac) rhythm and rate.

The well-trained ECG technician is an integral part of the health care team. As a professional with these skills, you may enjoy flexible schedules, competitive salaries, and such benefits as health and life insurance, paid vacations and paid sick time.

Technicians are in demand in a number of health care settings, including hospital specialty departments, physicians’ offices, cardiac rehabilitation centers, clinical laboratories, and health maintenance organizations and clinics.

Students may choose to study the dual certificate program ECG Technician and Phlebotomy Technician Program.